The course is built around a simulation of an actual criminal case that we will work on throughout the semester. Each week we will walk through a different part of the prosecution of the case—from the investigation and arrest to the trial and appeal. Students will serve as prosecutors or defense attorneys, and students will have an opportunity to handle mock court exercises that follow the prosecution of our hypothetical case throughout the semester.

The goal is to give students a good idea of what it is like to practice criminal law. Assignments will include mock courtroom exercises as well as written motions and briefs related to our hypothetical criminal case.